[Cp-bulletin] Forth of July Notice

[Cheryl Vossmer]

MIT Police
301 Vassar Street, Building W89
Cambridge, Ma 02139
617.253.1212 or dial 100 from campus

TO:             MIT Community
FROM:       	The MIT Police Department
DATE:		June 28, 2007
RE:            	 4th of July - Safety Precaution

         	Please be advised that this year's traditional fireworks 
celebration on the Esplanade will be held Wednesday night, July 4th, 
2007.  In view of the influx of crowds to the Cambridge/Boston Charles 
River area for this celebration, we seek your cooperation with the 
following:

1)     	In an effort to reduce thefts and increase safety, please secure 
all office doors,  and accessible windows.  This will help to reduce the 
chances of outsiders wandering into MIT buildings. Outsiders may try to 
gain access due to the excellent view of the fireworks, convenience of 
bathrooms or the opportunity to steal unlocked and unattended items – 
laptop computers, compact disc, digital cameras or the typical wallets 
and cash.

2)     	Please also be advised that the throwing or shooting of 
fireworks off the rooftops is strictly prohibited. Massachusetts General 
Law, Ch. 148 S. 39 - the simple possession or use of fireworks, or the 
selling or offering for sale of fireworks is against the law.  A 
violation of this law shall be punished by a fine of not less than one 
hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment 
for not more than one year or both. This practice may result in serious 
injuries to people and property below, and rooftop
        	 fires.

3)	REMEMBER: There is a fine for being on the rooftop of an Academic 
building and a $500.00 fine for being on the rooftop of Building 54.


         Our best wishes for a happy and safe Fourth of July.  We 
sincerely appreciate your cooperation on this festive occasion.